Representative Defense Wins: Our Results

Lots of lawyers litigate. We go to trial.

TRTB attorneys have a reputation for a willingness to take difficult cases to trial and for achieving success for our clients in the courtroom. We regularly represent clients in trial of complex cases with millions of dollars and years of reputations at stake. Of course, every case is different, and past results are no guarantee of future success.

Following is a listing of representative trial victories in cases involving more than $1 million in claimed damages and costs:

Defense verdict, Williamson County, March 2011: $2 million suit against interventional cardiologist by patient who suffered stent thrombosis and a debilitating stroke as complications of a percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty) procedure.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, July 2010: $4.5 million suit against cardiothoracic surgeon for alleged permanent injury to heart following mitral valve repair in 21-year-old patient with rheumatic heart disease.
Defense verdict, Webb County, September 2009: $13 million claim against dentist and co-defendant anesthesiologist for alleged failure to recognize and treat malignant hypertension following dental surgery, resulting in brain damage and persistent vegetative state.
Defense verdict, Grayson County, April 2008: $1 million+ wrongful death claim against cardiothoracic surgeon for alleged failure to treat ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, October 2006: $1 million+ wrongful death suit against pediatric emergency physician alleging failure to diagnose and treat sepsis.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, August 2006: $16 million claim against ER physician group and practice management company by patient disabled by a hemorrhagic stroke.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, May 2006: $20 million suit against general surgeon alleging failure to timely diagnose and repair esophageal perforation and loss of esophagus.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, March 2006: $1 million+ claim for permanent Erb’s Palsy alleged due to mismanagement of shoulder dystocia during delivery of baby.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, February 2006: $1 million+ wrongful death claim for alleged failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary syndrome.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, January 2006: $1 million+ wrongful death suit against interventional cardiologist alleging negligent coronary artery stent placement.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, September 2005: $2 million claim against interventional cardiologist for alleged failure to diagnose arterial perforation following angiogram, leading to above-knee amputation of leg.
Dismissal during trial, Dallas County, September 2005: $2 million suit against internist for alleged failure to diagnose liver failure induced by toxic reaction to anti-tuberculosis medication.
Defense verdict, Tarrant County, August 2005: $3.5 million suit against gastroenterologist arising from death of post-surgical patient from aspiration pneumonia.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, March 2005: $1 million suit against interventional cardiologist alleging failure to diagnose coronary artery disease resulting in death of patient.
Defense verdict, Collin County, February 2005: $4.6 million suit against orthopedic spine surgeon for spinal cord injury during surgery resulting in loss of use of leg.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, August 2004: $1 million wrongful death claim against interventional cardiologist for alleged delay in performing angioplasty.
Defense verdict, Bell County, August 2004: $1.38 million suit against hospital and physician group for obstetrical management of shoulder dystocia causing Erb’s Palsy.
Defense verdict, Gregg County, January 2004: $1 million suit against gynecologist and clinic for allegedly unnecessary hysterectomy complicated by bowel obstruction.
Defense verdict, Tarrant County, June 2003: $920,000 suit (over $1 million with interest) against radiologist claiming permanent disability due to failure to report inadequate reduction of hip fracture.
Defense verdict, Anderson County, May 2003: $5 million suit against outpatient dialysis center for patient death allegedly caused by blood loss from dislodged venous needle.
Defense verdict, Tarrant County, April 2003: $2.3 million wrongful death claim against dentist for alleged failure to diagnose patient’s mouth cancer.
Defense verdict on damages, Harrison County, November 2002: $55 million suit against pediatrician for newborn’s brain damage allegedly resulting from transient neonatal hypoglycemia; verdict for only $1.6 million.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, June 2002: $950,000 claim (over $1 million with interest) against thoracic surgeon for permanent vocal cord paralysis from injury to recurrent laryngeal nerve occurring during thoracotomy for suspected lung cancer.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, December 2001: $1 million claim against obstetrician for bladder injury during cesarean section and against urologist for follow-up care. Defense verdict for urologist. Plaintiff verdict against obstetrician set aside.
Defense verdict, Denton County, December 2001: $1.4 million suit against general surgeon for injury to common bile duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Defense verdict, Tarrant County, December 2001: $950,000 claim (over $1 million with interest) against estate of deceased neurosurgeon alleging failure to obtain informed consent for thalamotomy.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, November 2001: $1 million+ wrongful death claim against physical medicine/rehabilitation specialist alleging failure to diagnose and treat sepsis.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, November 2001: $2.6 million suit against general surgeon alleging failure to properly perform and obtain informed consent for abdominal surgery for reflux disease.
Defense verdict, Tarrant County, November 2001: $1 million claim against anesthesiologist for arm impairment from brachial plexus injury allegedly caused by positioning during spinal surgery.
Dismissal during trial, Dallas County, May 2001: $20 million suit against family practitioner alleging failure to diagnose/treat vascular obstruction leading to compartment syndrome. Client dismissed as jury deliberated.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, May 2001: $1.2 million wrongful death suit against cardiologist alleging failure to diagnose myocardial infarction and perform angioplasty.
Defense verdict, Collin County, March 2001: $5 million claim against obstetrician for bowel/bladder incontinence from pudendal nerve neuropathy following forceps delivery.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, February 2001: $9 million suit against family practice physician for alleged failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism resulting in death of 17-year-old post-op patient.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, January 2001: $4.5 million suit against anesthesiologist for permanent partial paralysis due to alleged hypotensive infarction of spinal cord in knee replacement surgery.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, September 2000: $6 million claim against emergency physician and group arising from death of ER patient with ruptured viscus and peritonitis.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, May 2000: $38 million suit against rheumatologist arising from patient’s death from methotrexate lung disease, a rare complication of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dismissal during trial, Denton County, April 2000: $2 million claim against gynecologist for failure to diagnose breast cancer. Client dismissed on third day of trial.
Defense verdict on damages, Dallas County, April 2000: $1 million suit against radiologist alleging failure to diagnose breast cancer. Client found 15% at fault. Settled after verdict under $100,000, less than 20% of pre-trial demand.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, March 2000: $1 million+ wrongful death suit against gerontologist alleging failure to diagnose and treat congestive heart failure in nursing home patient.
Defense verdict, Dallas County, March 2000: $3 million claim against cardiothoracic surgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon for retained sponge in abdomen following anterior spinal fusion.
Defense verdict, Hunt County, February 2000: $3 million wrongful death suit against internist for amputation of leg and eventual death of nursing home resident due to pressure sore infection and impaired circulation.